News Corporation Discloses ASX Notifications for $1B Stock Repurchase Program

What Happened News Corporation filed an 8-K (Aug 21, 2026) under Item 8.01 to provide copies of information it supplied to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) regarding its ongoing stock repurchase program. The company notes it is authorized to repurchase up to $1 billion in the aggregate of its Class A and Class B common stock and that, under ASX rules, it must provide daily disclosure of any transactions made under the program. The filing includes Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 (the ASX communications) and contains customary forward-looking statements and related cautionary language.

Key Details

• Authorized repurchase amount: up to $1.0 billion aggregate for Class A and Class B common stock.
• ASX requirement: daily disclosure of transactions under the repurchase program (if any).
• Exhibits: 99.1 and 99.2 are copies of the information provided to the ASX on the dates shown in those exhibits.
• Filing date and signature: Form 8-K filed Aug 21, 2026; signed by Michael L. Bunder, Senior VP, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

Why It Matters This filing is a transparency update about News Corp’s existing $1 billion repurchase authorization rather than an announcement of specific buybacks or new program terms. Repurchase programs can affect share count and shareholder value when executed, and the ASX daily disclosures plus the company’s periodic reports let investors track any trading activity under the program. The filing also reiterates standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, noting that actual repurchase activity depends on market conditions and other factors.